C-reactive protein in end-stage renal disease: are there reasons to measure it?

abstract：:Thirty-four patients with end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis developed over the course of 7 years (1987-1994) severe ischemia in the extremity carrying the angioaccess secondary to arterial 'steal'. Seven of these patients were treated with access ligation, 4 with banding reducing the flow through the acce...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Haimov M,Schanzer H,Skladani M

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of pulsatile perfusion on microcirculation and renal function in high-risk patients were evaluated in this study. Pulsatile roller pumps with a pulsatile control module and membrane oxygenator were used in a clinical setting. 40 patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery with a high risk of either having...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Kocakulak M,Aşkin G,Kuçukaksu S,Tarcan O,Pişkin E

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence that protein restriction retards the progression of chronic renal failure in man is mostly derived from anecdotic data and retrospective studies with inappropriate controls and inferior methodology for evaluating renal function. Data from a prospective randomized study in Stockholm demonstrate that more frequ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Bergström J,Alvestrand A,Bucht H,Gutierrez A

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of patients with peritoneal dialysis (PD) in China has been increasing year after year, but there are still some challenge in the management of PD patients, and the efficient and effective method has yet to be developed. Multidisciplinary team (MDT) is to create a standardized, individualized, and...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Luo Y,Huang Y,Chen X,Meng G,Zhang Y

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Guidelines have been developed in nephrology and medicine developed to assist practitioners and patients in making decisions about healthcare for specific clinical circumstances. There has been a proliferation of guidelines over the last decade in all areas of medicine, including nephrology. Many of the nephrology gui...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Levin A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension is present in most patients with end-stage renal disease and likely contributes to the premature cardiovascular disease in dialysis patients. Previous practice guidelines have recommended that, in patients on chronic dialysis, blood pressure (BP) should be reduced below 130/80 mm Hg. This is based on opin...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Redon J,Martinez F,Cheung AK

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Satisfactory and noninvasive diagnostic tools for coronary artery disease (CAD) are not available in hemodialysis patients. We aimed to elucidate a reliable tool to diagnose CAD in these patients. METHODS:102 hemodialysis patients received 2D speckle-tracking echocardiography with left ventricular (LV) stra...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Liu YW,Su CT,Wang SP,Yang CS,Huang JW,Hung KY,Chen JH,Tsai WC

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To study calcium homeostasis during citrate-based compared to nadroparin-based CVVH in critically-ill patients with acute renal failure. METHODS:11 patients were observed during citrate anticoagulation, 9 with nadroparin and 10 controls. Citrate was chosen for patients with active or at risk for bleeding. ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： van der Voort PH,Postma SR,Kingma WP,Boerma EC,de Heide LJ,Bakker AJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To study incidence, clinical features, and outcome of critically ill patients with end-stage renal failure (ESRF) requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) in the intensive care unit (ICU) and to test the validity of severity scoring systems for these patients. METHODS:Data for ESRF patients treated with RRT were...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Uchino S,Morimatsu H,Bellomo R,Silvester W,Cole L

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess whether kidney transplantation improves sleep-related breathing disorders associated with hemodialysis. METHODS:A prospective study was carried out using full-night polysomnography. Nine hemodialysis patients (7 men and 2 women, aged 42 +/- 16.2 years, BMI 26 +/- 3.7) who later received a successful kid...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Jurado-Gámez B,Martin-Malo A,Rodriguez-Benot A,Muñoz-Cabrera L,Cosano Povedano A,Aljama P

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pathophysiological aspects of plasma volume preservation and cardiovascular reactivity are reviewed, comparing combined ultrafiltration-hemodialysis with isolated ultrafiltration and hemofiltration. The role of different factors in the disparity in cardiovascular reactivity between these treatments is discussed. ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Hendrikus W,van Kuijk M,Leunissen KM

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Backgound: This study was aimed at evaluating the presepsin and procalcitonin levels to predict adverse postoperative complications and mortality in cardiac surgery patients. METHODS:A total of 122 cardiac surgery patients were enrolled for the study. Presepsin and procalcitonin levels were measured 48 h after the pr...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Clementi A,Virzì GM,Muciño-Bermejo MJ,Nalesso F,Giavarina D,Carta M,Brocca A,de Cal M,Hinna Danesi T,Zanella M,Marchionna N,Brendolan A,Battaglia GG,Salvador L,Ronco C

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dialysis dependence at hospital discharge after acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) in the intensive care unit (ICU) is found in 10-15% of survivors. In case of severe AKI in the ICU, it is necessary to reconcile two objectives: the creation of an adequate temporary angioaccess for RRT ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Wilson P,Lertdumrongluk P,Leray-Moragués H,Chenine-Koualef L,Patrier L,Canaud B

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Removal of protein-bound uremic toxins by dialysis therapy is limited. The effect of oral adsorbent AST-120 in chronic dialysis patients has rarely been investigated. METHODS:AST-120 was administered 6.0 g/day for 3 months in 69 chronic dialysis patients. The blood concentrations of indoxyl sulfate, p-creso...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Lee CT,Hsu CY,Tain YL,Ng HY,Cheng BC,Yang CC,Wu CH,Chiou TT,Lee YT,Liao SC

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma exchange (PE) is an effective therapeutic method used in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) refractory to common therapy and/or with life-threatening respiratory complications. Except for acetylcholine receptor antibodies (AChRAbs), some other inflammatory mediators possibly activated in MG may also be remove...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Tesar V,Jelínková E,Jirsa M Jr,Bakosová M,Pitha P,Chábová V

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and/or lipoprotein(a) are established risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Management of hypercholesterolemia consists of drug therapies, including statins and proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors. In patients with familial hy...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Raina R,Young C,Krishnappa V,Chanchlani R

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During hemodialysis, amino acids (AA) are lost in the ultrafiltrate with consequent modification of their plasma profile. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to evaluate intradialytic changes of plasma AA levels during a single session of hemodiafiltration with endogenous reinfusion (HFR) versus acetate-free bio...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Borrelli S,Minutolo R,De Nicola L,Zamboli P,Iodice C,De Paola A,De Simone E,Zito B,Guastaferro P,Nigro F,Apperti V,Iulianiello G,Credendino O,Iacono G,Di Serafino A,D'Apice L,Saviano C,Sarti A,Capuano M,Genualdo R,

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (K/DOQI) classification of chronic kidney disease (CKD) includes transplant recipients. Although there are important differences between kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) and patients with native kidney disease, the inclusion of KTRs along with other CKD patients...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Gill JS,Pereira BJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) levels are increased in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Reports on the effect of various dialysis strategies on ADMA, symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) and L-arginine levels are inconclusive. PATIENTS/METHODS:In this randomized crossover study, 15 patients were dialyzed for 4 ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Grooteman MP,Wauters IM,Teerlink T,Twisk JW,Nubé MJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peritoneal dialysis (PD) may be a feasible and safe alternative to haemodialysis not only in the chronic but also in the acute setting. It was previously widely accepted as a modality for acute kidney injury (AKI) treatment, but its practice declined in favor of other types of extracorporeal therapies. SUMM...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Ponce D,Gobo-Oliveira M,Balbi AL

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration requires continuous anticoagulation to prevent early hemofilter clotting. We used heparin given continuously in the arterial line of the extracorporeal circuit as anticoagulant in children with initially normal coagulation status, and heparin and/or prostacyclin in high-risk ble...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Zobel G,Trop M,Muntean W,Ring E,Gleispach H

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The central dialysis fluid delivery system (CDDS) has been working exclusively in Japan since 1970, a fact which proves that CDDS is useful in the multi-patient treatment with in-center regular hemodialysis. It is a cost-effective, labor-saving and time-tested system with 40 years of experience. Microbial safety is im...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Koda Y,Mineshima M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uremic patients suffer from a secondary form of complex dyslipidemia consisting of quantitative and qualitative abnormalities in serum lipoproteins resulting in altered lipoprotein composition and metabolism. The most prominent are an increase in serum triglyceride levels (due to elevated very-low-density lipoprotein ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Wanner C,Krane V

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dialysis fluid is produced by the blending of treated water with electrolytes at the patients bed side. Its preparation and composition are important elements of treatment optimisation since many of the constituents play a role in patient well-being. Ideally the composition of the dialysis fluid should match that of p...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Hoenich NA,Ronco C

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Numerous studies have suggested a possible role for acute kidney injury (AKI) biomarkers in predicting renal recovery both before and after renal replacement therapy (RRT). However, definitions for recovery and whether to include patients dying but free of RRT may influence results. OBJECTIVES:To validate p...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Fiorentino M,Tohme FA,Murugan R,Kellum JA

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Establishment of reference values for small solute transport, sodium sieving and effluent CA125 with 3.86% (4 h) peritoneal equilibration test (PET), and comparison with fast-fast PET with regard to small solute transport categories. METHODS:Cross-sectional study; 69 prevalent patients. Sodium sieving ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Rodrigues AS,Silva S,Bravo F,Oliveira JC,Fonseca I,Cabrita A,Krediet RT

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interleukin-10 (IL-10), a potent regulatory monokine produced by activated mononuclear cells, provides an efficient autocrine mechanism for controlling proinflammatory cytokine synthesis. We hypothesized that defective synthesis of IL-10 could contribute to the inflammatory state in hemodialysis (HD) patient...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Perianayagam MC,Jaber BL,Guo D,King AJ,Pereira BJ,Balakrishnan VS

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Hemoadsorption may improve outcomes for sepsis by removing circulating cytokines. We tested a new sorbent used for hemoadsorption. METHODS:CTR sorbent beads were filled into columns of three sizes: CTR0.5 (0.5 ml), CTR1 (1.0 ml) and CTR2 (2.0 ml) and tested using IL-6 capture in vitro. Next, rats were ...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Zhang J,Peng Z,Maberry D,Volpe J,Kimmel JD,Federspiel WJ,Kellum JA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Critically ill COVID-19 patients are generally admitted to the ICU for respiratory insufficiency which can evolve into a multiple-organ dysfunction syndrome requiring extracorporeal organ support. Ongoing advances in technology and science and progress in information technology support the development of integrated mu...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Ronco C,Bagshaw SM,Bellomo R,Clark WR,Husain-Syed F,Kellum JA,Ricci Z,Rimmelé T,Reis T,Ostermann M

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Oxidative stress has been considered a nontraditional risk factor for cardiovascular disease in the chronic kidney disease (CKD) population, possibly triggered by uremic toxicity. METHODS:A chromatographic method with coulometric detection was adapted to directly and simultaneously determine cysteine (...

journal_title：Blood purification

authors： Rodrigues SD,Batista GB,Ingberman M,Pecoits-Filho R,Nakao LS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00